Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions

Why Repatriation Is a Grief Process — with Margaret Ghielmetti

Doreen Cumberford Season 5 Episode 29

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to return home after years of globetrotting?

In this compelling episode of Nomadic Diaries,  Linda Mueller sits down with Margaret Ghielmetti, author of "Bravish: A Memoir of a Recovering Perfectionist". They explore the emotional rollercoaster of expatriate life, overcoming perfectionism, and the challenging yet rewarding process of repatriation.

From the subtleties of cultural adaptation to the importance of building international connections, their conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone navigating the complexities of reverse culture shock. Margaret shares her personal journey, tackling old family rules and the importance of finding international connections.

Tune in and discover how you too, can leverage these lessons to enrich your own personal and professional growth.

Here at Nomadic Diaries we love to interview expat and cross-cultural authors and experts who share the attitudes and strategies that help us create a more inspired and fulfilling repatriation!

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Nomadic Diaries explores expat life, repatriation, belonging and global living. This episode may be part of our Re-Entry Series (30 episodes on coming home) or The Belonging Project (29 episodes on belonging across cultures). Browse the full catalog at nomadicdiariespodcast.com and please share or leave a review if this episode resonated.